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Cornwall's Gulf Stream–warmed microclimate makes its beaches quite feasible as summer vacation destinations, and these waters, as well as Devon's, are good for surfing too. But beyond the beach, Cornwall's rugged coastline and leafy north Devon's thatched-roof villages, Georgian towns, and remote harbors are definitely worth a look. There's hiking, horse riding, and cycling in the moorlands, fishing and yachting in the rivers and estuaries, and subtropical gardens and castles all over. This area has always drawn artists, and the thriving arts scene continues, especially with the St. Ives painters of Cornwall and the Tate Gallery.
The London contemporary arts institution opened an outpost in Cornwall in 1993. It aims to offer an introduction to modern art with creative display of the...more
You can't turn a corner in Devon and Cornwall without bumping into an ancient castle or grand stately home. Some have huge historical significance, while others...more
A cliff-top path with hair-raising views runs 630 miles around the sometimes wild and rugged, sometimes rolling and gentle, southwest coast of Britain from...more
Set on 42 acres on the picturesque Helford estuary, the Marine Animal Rescue Centre is the most important of its kind in Europe. See the injured wild animals...more
Devon's two national parks both have native wild ponies and granite outcrops called "tors," and are excellent places for horse riding, hiking, and cycling....more
Devoted to all things maritime, the NMM gives context to Cornwall's boating and fishing heritage. Don't dismiss it, even if seafaring lore isn't your thing; the...more
It's unlikely you've ever experienced a theater quite like this one. Situated 200 feet above the sea, these 750 open-air seats were carved out of a cliff edge...more
Soft light and dramatic landscapes have long drawn artists to Devon and Cornwall, but these counties have a strong literary heritage, too. A number of English...more
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